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Collected Item: “Charleston Animal Society working to get exotic pets adopted as shelters hit breaking point”

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Charleston Animal Society working to get exotic pets adopted as shelters hit breaking point

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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Thousands of animals across South Carolina are in need of adoption including some more exotic options you may not think about taking home with you at the Charleston Animal Society.

“Right now, we have a bearded dragon which is a very cool lizard and they have special needs, special diet as well as two bunnies, and two guinea pigs, so that’s a lot of animals that are extra care at the Charleston Animal Society as well as needing homes,” said Kay Hyman who is the director of community engagement at Charleston Animal Society

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Pandemic Pets, pet, exotic, animal, reptile, bearded dragon, guinea pig, bird, parrot, foster, shelter, surrender, adopt

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https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/shelters-are-at-a-breaking-point-charleston-animal-society-in-need-of-exotic-pets-adopted/

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Kristina Lobo

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2021-08-12
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